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Women Directors on Corporate Boards: From Tokenism to Critical Mass

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  • Mariateresa Torchia
  • Andrea Calabrò
  • Morten Huse

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  • Mariateresa Torchia & Andrea Calabrò & Morten Huse, 2011. "Women Directors on Corporate Boards: From Tokenism to Critical Mass," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 102(2), pages 299-317, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:102:y:2011:i:2:p:299-317
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-0815-z
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